Comment: Lotensin HCT 20/12.5 my to replace Vasotec 20 mg MSD and Hydrochlorot 12.5 mg. My blood sugar rose from 98 to 119 with Lotensin, so doctor put me Glucophage to lower it. I wasn't having any issues with the previous medications, but the doctor said insurance requested the change to save money.

Comment:Lotensin HCT 20/12.5 my to replace Vasotec 20 mg MSD and Hydrochlorot 12.5 mg. My blood sugar rose from 98 to 119 with Lotensin, so doctor put me Glucophage to lower it. I wasn't having any issues with the previous medications, but the doctor said insurance requested the change to save money. Hide Full Comment

Reviewer: DONNIE, 55-64 Male on Treatment for 2 to less than 5 years (Patient)

Effectiveness

Current Rating: 4

Ease of Use

Current Rating: 4

Satisfaction

Current Rating: 1

Comment: after 4 years of use I developed serious side effects skin rash ,heavy sweating, severe heat intollerance, vision changes, difficult swallowing, light headed, very fatigued, took about 8 weeks to get better, but still having mild skin issues.

Comment:after 4 years of use I developed serious side effects skin rash ,heavy sweating, severe heat intollerance, vision changes, difficult swallowing, light headed, very fatigued, took about 8 weeks to get better, but still having mild skin issues.Hide Full Comment

Reviewer: TS, 55-64 Female on Treatment for 10 years or more (Patient)

Effectiveness

Current Rating: 5

Ease of Use

Current Rating: 5

Satisfaction

Current Rating: 5

Comment: I have been on this medication for years. I've had no side effects from the Brand medication--absolutely nothing at all. I did have a problem with swelling in my feet when I switched to a certain generic manufacturer, however. I do believe that I got a bad lot number because my side effects cleared right up when I switched to a different Rx manufacturer. Scary, scary stuff! And this review is
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Comment:I have been on this medication for years. I've had no side effects from the Brand medication--absolutely nothing at all. I did have a problem with swelling in my feet when I switched to a certain generic manufacturer, however. I do believe that I got a bad lot number because my side effects cleared right up when I switched to a different Rx manufacturer. Scary, scary stuff! And this review is coming from a 30 year registered medical technologist familiar with quality control. Hide Full Comment

Reviewer: MaryHarperBBL@aol.com, 55-64 Female on Treatment for 1 to less than 2 years (Patient)

Effectiveness

Current Rating: 5

Ease of Use

Current Rating: 5

Satisfaction

Current Rating: 4

Comment: I am taking Benazepril/HCTZ 20/12.5 mg Tablets. (Generic for Lotensin Hct)
I also have the tickle in throat and have a need to cough on and off. My joints have started aching after a year and I also felt some numbness in 1 of my big toes comes and goes. The need to urniate often is annoying. I live in a high altitude area which I have to drink more water. My vision seems to be changing and may
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Comment:I am taking Benazepril/HCTZ 20/12.5 mg Tablets. (Generic for Lotensin Hct)
I also have the tickle in throat and have a need to cough on and off. My joints have started aching after a year and I also felt some numbness in 1 of my big toes comes and goes. The need to urniate often is annoying. I live in a high altitude area which I have to drink more water. My vision seems to be changing and may be a side effect from drug. I need to check it out with doctor. Hide Full Comment

Comment: I was prescribed Benazapril and the side effects were horrible. One minute I was dizzy, then I felt like fainting, couldn't drive, hardly could walk. Then I got all kinds of body rashes all over and was so tired I could sleep forever. Will never take this medication again.

Comment:I was prescribed Benazapril and the side effects were horrible. One minute I was dizzy, then I felt like fainting, couldn't drive, hardly could walk. Then I got all kinds of body rashes all over and was so tired I could sleep forever. Will never take this medication again.Hide Full Comment

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